Career Educator at Rancho Los Amigos KinderCare

KinderCare; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare seeks a dedicated teacher to lead and mentor staff, delivering high-quality early childhood education. You will implement our curriculum while adapting to each child’s needs and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for play and learning.

You will collaborate with parents, support center goals around enrollment and accreditation, and build partnerships with families, staff, licensing authorities, and community partners.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service and strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task.
• CDA Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements.
• 2–3 years Early Childhood Education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Partner and connect with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children.
• Support your center’s success; partner with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners.

Skills

Outstanding customer service

CDA Credential

NAEYC candidacy requirements

Early Childhood Education experience

Bachelor’s degree in ECE

State trainer (preferred)

CPR and First Aid (preferred)

Lifting 40 pounds

English language communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential

NAEYC candidacy requirements

Job description

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
• Partner and connect with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
• Support your center’s success; partner with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners

• Lead, coach and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback
• Implement KinderCare's curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn
• Partner and connect with parents, with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
• Support your center’s success; partner with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners

Required Skills and Experience:

• Outstanding customer service skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple situations effectively
• Possess active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet NAEYC candidacy requirements
• Approved state trainer (preferred)
• 2-3 years Early Childhood Education Experience (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
• Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
• Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English